Definition of Freeware

1. Noun. Software that is provided without charge.


Definition of Freeware

1. Noun. (computing) Complete and functional software that does not require payment or other compensation (such as nags or advertising) for its use. Freeware may be a proprietary license with no access to the source code. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Freeware

1. software distributed without charge [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Freeware

freestyling
freet
freetail
freetailed bat
freetard
freetards
freethinker
freethinkers
freethinking
freethinkings
freethought
freetier
freetiest
freets
freety
freeware (current term)
freewares
freeway
freeway space
freeways
freewheel
freewheeled
freewheeler
freewheelers
freewheelin'
freewheeling
freewheelingly
freewheels
freewill
freewoman

Literary usage of Freeware

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Solutions for Secretaries of Small NPO's by Gene L. Warner (2007)
"... Access • PowerPoint • Corel PaintShop Pro • Alternate: IrfanView (freeware) • NoteTab Pro • Alternate: NoteTab Lite (freeware) • CoreFTP Lite (freeware) ..."

2. The Internet Business Resources Kit: Everything You Need to Make Money Online by Kerry Plowright (2004)
"The freeware version is an older release of the full-featured shareware product. 5) PhotoFiltre Although it's fairly limited in features, PhotoFiltre offers ..."

3. A Survey of Distributed Multimedia: Research, Standards and Products by Chris Adie (1993)
"Multimedia networking "products" include freeware / shareware packages and freely- available research tools as well as commercial offerings. ..."

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